Green Black Blends

After much trial and error, to find the perfect balance and taste, John Murchie created the first green and black tea blend, comprised of Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s favoured teas.

This combination caused quite a stir in the tea industry, as it was very unorthodox to blend green and black teas together. John Murchie was called a rebel and took some criticism. Undeterred, he continued his work on green and black blends, creating some of Murchie’s most famous teas including No.10 Blend, a Murchie’s fan favourite for over 100 years.

The recipe for Queen Victoria Blend is the same today as back when John "Grandfather" Murchie created it. We have continued to add to the many recipes created by our founder and build on the unique tradition of blending green and black teas that carry the same appeal today.

Murchie's CBC Radio Blend Tea is a blend of choice Ceylon and China black teas, Jasmine and other green teas with a touch of citrus. Blended in 1996 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Murchie's Government Street Blend Tea, is a medium-strength tea, touched with the sweetness of Jasmine and Bergamot, celebrating the beauty and history of Victoria, British Columbia, and Murchie’s flagship store on Government Street – a short carriage ride from iconic destinations such as the Empress Hotel, Parliament, the inner harbour, and Victoria’s Chinatown.

Murchie's Hatley Castle Blend, a historic blend reflecting the Edwardian tastes of James and Laura Dunsmuir who had this tea delivered during their residency at Hatley Castle, now known as Royal Roads University, in Victoria, British Columbia.

Murchie's No.10 Blend was named after the famous No. 10 Downing Street and is a sweet green and black tea blend, lightly aromatic with a mild and soft, smooth flavour. A Murchie's favourite for over 100 years.

Murchie's Palm Springs Blend Tea: This blend of Ceylon and Darjeeling teas, combined with Jasmine produces an excellent medium-strength tea with just the right touch of sweetness. Blended to perform well in hard water.